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Paul Morton takes up post as the OTS's new Tax Director.
The Office of Tax Simplification is looking for people to join its team.
OTS publishes a letter to the Chancellor on the timing of its reviews
OTS publishes letters to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and the Chancellor following their Autumn Statement correspondence.
OTS gains wider remit with the triggering of legislation in Finance Act 2016
These letters detail the government’s response to the Office of Tax Simplification’s recent publications, including on the alignment of income tax and National Insurance contributions and set out the government’s requests fo…
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
National Insurance contributions and Income Tax should be brought closer together to create a simpler and fairer system for business and taxpayers.
The OTS provides its response to a number of HMRC consultations addressing simplification issues.
Paul Morton's appointment will "increase the ability of the OTS to build on its achievements in simplifying the tax system".
OTS provides comments on HMRC's 'Off-payroll working in the public sector' consultation.
OTS comments on discussion paper published by the Institute for Government, Chartered Institute of Taxation and Institute for Fiscal Studies
The new additions will bring "valuable skills, expertise and experience" says OTS chair.
The OTS responds to points raised in the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme consultation document relating to simplification
Details on the background to the Closer Alignment of NICs and Income Tax and the Small Company Taxation reports.
OTS recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours
OTS invites applications for posts
Forthcoming OTS conference
Following John Whiting's decision to step down, the Treasury begins the recruitment process for a permanent Tax Director.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A letter from OTS Chair Angela Knight and Tax Director John Whiting to David Gauke MP, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Office of Tax Simplification publishes high level strategy consultation.
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